Any suggestions or tips on how to remove the oil filter off of a 93 jeep grand cherokee with the 5.2l they put those suckers in difficult places

 

Big channel locks. Or your hands a big grunt.

 

It will probably make a mess, but stab a big *** screw driver through the side of the filter and use that as a handle to unscrew. I couldn't get the one off my new XJ, so I resorted to this caveman method.

 

I really like the caveman method because my grunting isn't very tough

 

Maybe try an oil filter wrench?

 

they make oil filter wrench "cups" get that or use a screwdriver like stated above. if you don't have much room get a smaller screwdriver. you should also be doing this from under the vehicle. not saying you werent just FYI

 

These things are great for filters like that one

 

Agreed, use the apropiate style cup for the filter with a xtension and rachet

 

Those things work amazing.

 

Caveman it .... makesure to take pics youll have more mud on you than any jeep ive ever seen

 

I tried the oil filter wrench but not much luck there wasn't enough room for the wrench the caveman method is what I went with and it was definitely not a clean procedure

 

I once had to change an oil filter someone had put ON with a wrench! They tightened it down until it stopped turning, completely flattening the gasket until it was metal-on-metal. I had to cut the can off at the gasket flange, bend the base plate away from the mounting surface, and then unscrew it. Luckily, it wasn't an aluminum mounting adapter or I probably would have broken it. In this instance, the caveman method just ripped the can to shreds.

 

I've had this happen before too. It really ruined my day.